Title LESSON 1_Introduction to Ergonomics - Copy.pdf ✅

INTRODUCTION The chapter on ergonomics explores how this scientific discipline aims to enhance user interactions with their environment and equipment. Ergonomics focuses on designing workspaces, products, and tasks to fit individual needs and capabilities, thereby improving well-being and system performance. By minimizing physical stressors and preventing issues like musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain, and repetitive strain injuries, ergonomics enhances comfort and quality of life both in and out of the workplace. Implementing ergonomic principles helps create safer, more comfortable, and effective environments and products.

D E F I N I T I O N S A c c o r din g t o (In t e r n a tio n al Ergonomics Association, 20 0 0 ): A scientific discipline studying interactions between humans and other system elements. Applies theory, principles, data, and methods to enhance human well-being and system performance. WHAT IS ERGONOMICS?